PSYCHOLOGY 2301 EXAM 1 CHAPTERS 1-4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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PSYCHOLOGY 2301 EXAM 1
CHAPTERS 1-4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Psychology is defined as the - CORRECT ANSWER-scientific
study of behavior and mental processes
What branch of psychology explores the relationship between
psychological factors and physical ailments or disease -
CORRECT ANSWER-he...
PSYCHOLOGY 2301 EXAM 1
CHAPTERS 1-4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Psychology is defined as the - CORRECT ANSWER-scientific
study of behavior and mental processes
What branch of psychology explores the relationship between
psychological factors and physical ailments or disease -
CORRECT ANSWER-health psychology
Which perspective is correctly paired with its description? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Gestalt psychology emphasized the
organization of perception
The computer metaphor is at the heart of which perspective? -
CORRECT ANSWER-cognitive
Free will stands in contrast to - CORRECT ANSWER-
determinism
Dr Chen studies how people grow and change during late
adolescence and young adulthood. Dr Dohert focuses on
several traits that distinguish one person. Dr chan is a _______
psychologist. Dr Doherty is a ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-developmental, personality
, __________ psychologists concentrate on diverse topics such
as human aggression, liking and loving, persuasion etc. -
CORRECT ANSWER-social
Dr. Hart investigates how depressive disorders are related to
levels of of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Dr Hart's
research falls within which study? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Clinical Neuropsychology
psychology majors are highly valued by employers for all
reasons except - CORRECT ANSWER-they can counsel their
co-workers
penny is a recovering addict. her treatment program
emphasizes the influence of her environment on her use of
drug choice. Her program reflects the _____ perspective in
psychology - CORRECT ANSWER-behavioral
Which of the following sequences correctly arranges the steps
of the scientific method from the first to last? - CORRECT
ANSWER-identify problem- formulate explanation - carry out
research - communicate findings
a hypothesis is best defined as a - CORRECT ANSWER-
prediction stated in a way that allows it to be tested
Each of the following is a descriptive research technique except
- CORRECT ANSWER-experimental research
+_____ is an in depth, intensive investigation of an individual or
small group of people - CORRECT ANSWER-case study
little or no relationship between two variables is represented by
a - CORRECT ANSWER-zero or number close to zero
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